Discovering a New Culinary Adventure
Michael found this recipe, and it immediately caught my attention. I decided to give it a try, and it turned out to be a new adventure for me. I had no idea what to expect or exactly how it was supposed to taste. I even tried researching it online but didn’t find much to guide me.
Cooking is always an adventure, and trying new recipes is one of my favorite ways to explore flavors in the kitchen.
Adding My Own Spin
I followed the recipe but added a couple of my own touches along the way. The result? A unique flavor that was genuinely good. Next time, I plan to pair it with the German Kirsch Gravy recipe I found for the cherry sauce and lightly bread the pork cutlets to make it more like a traditional schnitzel.
This is a perfect example of how recipes can be guides, not rules. You can tweak ingredients, add flavors you like, or adjust techniques based on what you have on hand.
Lessons From the Kitchen
One important lesson from this adventure: always have a corkscrew on hand. We don’t usually drink wine, and I hadn’t realized the bottle I chose had a cork — until it was time to use it! Moments like this remind me that cooking is part curiosity, part creativity, and always part fun.
Ready to Try Cherry Kirsch Pork Schnitzel?
Give this Cherry Kirsch Pork Schnitzel a try and experience a taste of Germany with a little Cheryl flair. Whether you follow the recipe exactly or add your own twist, this dish is a fun, flavorful adventure in the kitchen.
Here’s the full recipe so you can make this German classic at home:
Cherry Kirsch Pork Schnitzel – A German Classic with Character
Old Folks Adventures : www.oldfolksadventures.com
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Cube Pork Steak
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 Tbsp salt
- 1/8 Tbsp Pepper
- 1/4 cups Red wine
- 2 Tbsp Evaporated Milk I used heavy cream
- 16oz can Cherries, Tart, Drain
- 3/4 cup Cherry Juice from the can drain
- 1/4 cup Heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp sugar
Instructions
- lay pork out and get it ready to go in the skillet to brown
- brown the pork in the skillet
- salt and pepper to your liking while the pork is browning
- remove the pork from skillet and put in a pan to keep warm
- have your heat on medium and the add wine to deglaze the pan
- add the cherries
- add the drained cherry juice
- and heavy cream
- add the sugar if the taste is to tart for your liking. This will take some of the tart edge off the flavor and let simmer for 5 minutes
- lower the heat to low and place browned pork in skillet to heat it back up. Do not let the cherry sauce come back to a boil.
- mix cherry sauce over the pork as reheating
- take and place the pork on a platter and cover with the cherry sauce
Nutrition
Let’s Hear From You
Have you ever tried a recipe that pushed you out of your comfort zone? What flavors or twists did you add to make it your own?
Cherry Kirsch Pork Schnitzel sounds absolutely incredible! The combination of tart cherries and savory pork is such a bold and inspired pairing. I love how you were honest about not knowing exactly what to expect and then went ahead with it anyway. That spirit of adventure in the kitchen always leads to the best discoveries. This has jumped straight onto my must-try list!
great mixture of flavor